Quintana Roo to Host WRO Mexico 2026, Boosting Educational Robotics and STEAM
Quintana Roo will host the state, national, and international stages of the World Robot Olympiad in 2026.
February 2026
Cancún Distributes Blankets as Unusual Winter Cold Grips Quintana Roo
Cancún officials distribute blankets to vulnerable residents as an atypical cold wave causes school absenteeism.
Oil Tanker Crashes Off Highway Between Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen
A tanker carrying automotive oil waste crashed off a highway in Quintana Roo after a mechanical failure.
Judge Orders Pretrial Detention for Two Men in Quintana Roo, Including Suspect in Tulum Femicide
A judge ordered pretrial detention for two men in separate Quintana Roo cases, including a suspect in a Tulum femicide.
Four People Face Charges in Tulum Homicides as State Prosecutor’s Office Secures Multiple Indictments
Four individuals charged in separate Tulum homicides, with additional cases in Benito Juárez and Puerto Morelos.
Cancer Remains Leading Cause of Death in Yucatan With 69 Deaths Per 100,000 Residents
Yucatan reports cancer death rate below national average but faces challenges in early detection and rural access.
Two Dead, One Injured in Cancún Shooting Attack at Villas Otoch
Two people died and one was injured in a shooting at Villas Otoch in Cancún early Tuesday morning.
Espita Residents Dismiss Huay Pek Rumors as Misidentified Dog, but Legend Endures
Residents in Espita, Yucatan, say a viral image of the mythical uay pek is actually a dog with mange.
Quintana Roo Lawmaker Proposes Classroom Cellphone Restrictions to Boost Academic Performance
A Quintana Roo lawmaker proposes restricting cellphone use in classrooms to improve student focus and academic performance.
DEA Reports Historic 2025 Drug Seizures and Extraditions of Mexican Cartel Leaders
The DEA announced major drug seizures and extraditions of cartel leaders in 2025, including fentanyl and cocaine.